Hiring Range
The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is $59,000-$105,000. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $69,900 - $87,400.
Job Closing Date
Initial applicant review will begin on or around May 9th, 2023. Posting will remain open until filled. Remote/Hybrid eligibility: This position is eligible for a Hybrid work schedule. Full-time remote flexibility will be considered for experienced candidates, with the expectation of occasional scheduled campus visits to be determined in consultation with the unit.
About UC Merced
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system\'s 10 campuses and the first American research university built in the 21st century. With more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced offers an environment that combines a commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration and professional development. With bachelor\'s, master\'s and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships, and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff. Ranked among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide educational opportunities for highly qualified students from the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and supports the economic development of Merced and the region. The Merced 2020 Project, a $1.3 billion public-private partnership unprecedented in higher education and completed in 2020, nearly doubled the physical capacity of the campus, enhancing academic distinction, student success and research excellence. UC Merced also operates the Downtown Campus Center, a $33 million, three-story administrative building located in the heart of Merced. The university\xe2\x80\x99s mission of educational excellence and rigorous inquiry is powered by three schools and numerous research institutes and centers that seek scientific and social solutions for the Valley, California and the world. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced is preparing the way for a rigorous medical education program. The course of UC Merced\xe2\x80\x99s evolution is piloted by a long-range strategic plan. Enacted in 2021, the 10-year blueprint is guiding how the values of equity and justice influence our pathway to earning Carnegie R1 research status, growing enrollment, upholding our identity as a minority-serving institution, and operationalizing how commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion are enacted in each campus unit.
About the Job
Under the general supervision of the Director, Office of Research Development (ORD), the Research Development Officer 3 is a professional who puts research development theory into practice with an understanding of the professional field. The Research Development Officer 3 will have a direct working relationship with assigned faculty in their pursuit of research funding. Specifically, the RDO3 assists in identifying proposal opportunities, determining the fit between the opportunity and the proposed research, and supports faculty in the development of proposals of moderate to high-level scope where analysis of data requires an expert understanding of agency regulations. Assists faculty in the preparation of non-technical portions of research proposals in compliance with institutional and research sponsor policies. The RDO 3 fully analyzes problems, gathers data and information, and recommends solutions. The RDO 3 interacts with a variety of campus and system-wide offices to facilitate the development of faculty research proposals. The position requires an ability to analyze, interpret and implement University and extramural funding agency policies and procedures. Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes. Advanced computer and related software skills. e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, databases, data query, internet, and research administration software packages. This position is responsible for curating limited submission (LS) opportunities for the campus, identifying best practices for streamlining the LS process, maintaining boilerplate templates, and facilitating special projects/webinars on RD-relevant topics. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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